Service Times For the Record - 6.5.16

AM Worship - 8:15 a.m.

Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.

AM Worship – 10:30 a.m.

PM Worship – 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday – 7:00 p.m.

Contribution – $11,863.35

Sunday School – 232

AM Worship – 313

PM Worship – 176

Wednesday – 164

June 19th 10:30 AM PM

Song Leader Kim Cline Brian Boyett

Opening Prayer Ed R. Ingram Aaron McCullough

Scripture Reading Jacob Richardson Joshua Dale

Closing Prayer Elders Kyle Weathers

Nursery 8:15 Katie Watts 10:30 Lisa Macke Elaine Sims

(Monthly) Audio-Visual Joe Henry Jason Cagle

Presiding at the Table John Hayes

Greeters J. Pritchett/ Copeland

Card Pick-up Liam Macke

Ashley Glen - 8:30 a.m. Growth Group 3

Opening Prayer David Higgins

Song Leader David Sims

Devotional Warren Sims

Closing Prayer Dan Mong

(Monthly) Communion Preparation Deana Falkner

(Monthly) Building Lock-up Lew Foshee/Warren Sims

YOUTH EVENTS

6/12-17 Camp Inagehi

6/24 COC Day at Six Flags

6/26 Area Wide East Point

Assisting in Worship

Announcements

Chris Parker/Phil Baus

Song Leader

AM Ken Weinhardt

PM David Sims

Opening Prayer

AM Dale Boyd

PM Paul Cold

Scripture Reading

AM Benjamin Weinhardt

PM Scott Winter

Presiding

Victor Harp

Table Servants

Brian Boyd

Riley Boyd

Chris Brock

Joshua Brock

John Dale

Joshua Dale

Drew Garner

Victor Harp

John Hayes

Payton Hayes

Bruin Hayes

Clark Johnson

Card Pickup

John Brevin Hancock

Closing Prayer

AM Elders

PM Aaron McCullough

Nursery

AM 8:15 Janet Watts

10:30 A. Ingram/L. Spangler

PM Carolyn Schmidt

Greeters

Baker/Casey

I came that they may have life and have it abundantly –John 10:10

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June 12, 2016

Today’s Sermons - June 12th

AM & PM – Kyle Butt

What the Golden Rule Does Not Mean Aubrey Johnson

T he Golden Rule is called golden for a reason. It is the highest, most valuable principle that Christians use to guide

their daily decisions. When you find yourself in a situation where you don’t know what to do, just imagine what you would want if you were in the other person’s shoes. Presto. The answer appears. This does not guarantee you will always get it right, but as a general rule, it is a handy tool for God’s people, particularly when you are under pressure.

The problem comes when folks try to apply the rule apart from a conscience informed by the teachings of Jesus. On that basis, The Golden Rule can be misused (or coopted) and harm can ensue. Then the virtuous person who doesn’t play along is chastised for being unchristian and unkind. Recently, the golden rule was cited in support of allowing those who identify as “transgender” to use restroom facilities designated for those with different DNA. Who could possibly be so cruel as to hurt their feelings and create anxiety for them in this socially awkward circumstance? What should a real Christian do?

First, anyone who uses The Golden Rule to subvert the will of God should be seen for what he or she is: A cunning manipulator. The sad thing is that so many Christians feel guilty for protecting our children from this unholy attack on decency (and sanity). I am con-cerned about the physical safety of children but, also, the danger of desensitizing them so they lose the protection that healthy inhibi-

tions provide. Losing the ability to blush is not a small thing. Reticence is a virtue and not a disorder.

The American College of Pediatricians said that the transgender problem is about mental confusion and not biological reality. It added that teaching children gender is a matter of choice is child abuse. The truly loving thing to do is to help the disoriented accept the body God gave them and adjust accordingly.

The Golden Rule does not mean I need to do your homework or let you copy mine. It does not mean I need to tell a lie to cover for you at work or do your job when you were lazy or irresponsible. Matthew 7.12 does not mean that I must approve immoral lifestyles that the Bible says will keep someone out of heav-en, nor does it mean I should support leaders who overstep their authority to undermine the moral fabric of our nation.

The Golden Rule is about doing good to oth-ers: Helping them in genuine distress but not shielding them from life’s realities. Ignoring faulty beliefs and indulging unhealthy behav-iors is not kind. True kindness calls the way-ward to repentance and reconciliation with God. Upholding Christian morals is sensible and admirable, not mean and judgmental. Gentleness and forbearance provide a climate for spiritual growth, but enabling sin or in-dulging fantasy leads to spiritual decline. So what would I want others to do for me if I was out of touch with reality? Do not cave to me. Correct me. That is what Jesus would do.

A Christian’s Role in Government Andy Garner

Having a Heart of Service Terri Foshee (Message to PTC Ladies)

H aving a heart of service is an essential part of our daily walk with Christ. To develop a heart of ser-vice, we must cultivate a loving heart, a willing

heart, and a compassionate heart. As Christian women, there are many ways we can serve our

church family. One of those ways is by preparing and deliv-

ering meals to members, as the need arises. Sometimes

that opportunity comes with the birth of a child; with a lov-

ing heart, we share in their joy and help make the transition

in their lives a little easier. Sometimes the need occurs be-

cause one of our members is suffering from an illness or

recovering from surgery; with willing hearts, we show our

love and encouragement, as we provide meals, helping to

ease the burden of the caregiver. Other times, we extend

our compassion to members who have lost loved ones; by

providing food for the family, we offer our support, wrap-

ping our arms around them and comforting them. In this

way, we let the love of God flow through us, and we be-

come a true blessing to our church family. We demonstrate

a heart of service.

A willing heart desires to please the Lord and to serve oth-ers. It looks to the needs of others with compassion and kindness and exhibits a desire to meet those needs. For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. (Galatians 5:13) And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’ (Matthew 25:40)

Ladies, what can you do, what will you do, to bless our church family? Please look for your opportunity to serve.

A s the 2016 presidential election approaches, it is a reasonable

question for Christians to ask if it is appropriate for them to

take an active role in government?

In Paul’s letter to the Romans, he outlines the function of government,

and what our attitude should be towards it. Paul does not endorse one

form of government over another, so we may infer that his instruc-

tions are equally applicable to all. Rome was under Monarchical rule,

headed by Caesar; very different from the Democratic Republic we

enjoy in this country.

Regardless of the type of government, or who our rulers may be, we

owe them respect. “Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities” Romans 13:1. Jesus taught this principle as well,

“Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” Luke 20:25. Paul made it

very clear in verse 2 of Romans 13 that we were not to resist or be hostile to the government. However, Peter and the Apos-

tles, in Acts 5:29, made it clear that when man’s law was in conflict with God’s Law, there was but one course of action, and

that was to obey God.

There is no doubt, that we face a difficult decision in trying to determine which candidate most closely reflects the Christian

values that we want furthered and promoted by our leaders. To be honest, there have been and are currently, very few if

any that demonstrate a positive stance for all that we hold dear. We must continue to pray for our country, and our leaders

to lean on God’s wisdom rather than their own. It is certainly in keeping with Paul’s admonition concerning respect of civil government to take advantage of any liberties the

law provides, most notably in this country, the freedom to vote. As we have opportunity to fight sin and promote righteous-

ness through participation in government, we have the freedom and the responsibility to do so.

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Illness & Recovery

Kim Cline

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6/14 John & Monette Hancock

6/14 William & Rosemary O’Donnell

6/17 Eddie & Allyson Merrill

Calendar 6/12-17 Camp Inagehi

6/15 Games & Goodbyes (Deal Farewell Fellowship)

6/18 Deacon Planning Meeting 9-11 a.m.

6/20-23 Timothy & Tabitha Classes

6/25 GiveAway Day 9-12 p.m.

6/25 Hill Toppers Summer Reboot 6-8:30 p.m.

6/26 Lauren Harp Baby Shower 2-4 p.m.

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June 15 - Terry Edwards

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SUMMER SERIES

Lauren Harp

Ashley Riner

Gema Morales

Sudeepa Gootam

Leigh Ann Stone

Kirsten Simon

Carla Dutton

Expectant Mothers

Anniversaries

Alyson [Sheppard] and Ryan Franks

were married on May 3, 2016. They

will be having a formal ceremony &

reception to celebrate with friends

and family on October 8, 2016, in

Columbia, TN.

CONGRATULATIONS!